TN State Veterans' Home - Knoxville

Description:

Provides intermediate and skilled nursing care for Tennessee veterans, including those with dementia.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; 24/7 care is provided to residents of home

Intake Process:

Eligible individuals should call to set up a tour of the facility. The following documents will be required: Current medical information will be needed. Admissions will be happy to collect this data from the medical doctor. We may be requesting: History and Physical, Lab Work (UA CBC, Etc.), List of medications, Chest x-ray or TB Skin Test, Notes on current treatments, Physicians orders for placement into our facility, the Veteran!€™s DD214 and other discharge documents, Marriage License or Certificate if a Veteran!€™s spouse or widow, Insurance Cards, Government Issued Identification, Living Will (if applicable), and Power of Attorney (if applicable).

Program Fees:

The TSVH accepts private payment, Medicare, Tennessee Medicaid, most Private Insurance, and VA higher per diem for long term care room and board and billable ancillary cost. Ancillary costs are those billed to private pay residents and to Medicare Part B and include therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology services. Daily room rates range from $265 to $320 and vary with the location, the type of care needed, and whether or not the veteran has a semi-private or private room. Rates may be decreased by a VA per-diem payment. Rates are subject to change. Call for details.

Eligibility:

Veterans who were Honorably Discharged from Active Service and who also meet at least one of the below additional requirements:

Resident of Tennessee at time of admission.
Veteran who was born in Tennessee.
Entered the U.S. Armed Forces in Tennessee.
Tennessee address is official Home of Record on Veteran!€™s Military Record.
Has an immediate family member who would serve as primary caregiver and resident of Tennessee.
Spouse or Gold Star Parent may also be eligible for admission on a space available basis.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are welcome. Call the facility for more information.

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